We got a bright and early start leaving town shortly before noon. Shaun, of course, had to laugh at all the things I needed to bring. Naturally I’ve discovered several things that I’ve forgotten…and you know it’s all his fault.
My first choice of the Olympic Peninsula was nixed because the temperature over there was a bit too chilly for riding with the top of the jeep down. So we headed over the Washington Pass towards the North Cascades. I just marveled over how green and beautiful this part of the world is.
Once we hit the top of the summit, our eighty degree weather took a nose dive. Suddenly there was a blanket of pink snow covering the world. (Shaun says it was pink because of bacteria. That sounds unlikely to me, but as I avoid snow, I’ll have to trust him)
We finally came to the city of Winthrop, an old-time western theme town. Shaun had told me this was the destination he had in mind…but…well…some things are easy to forget about. It looked a bit to gimmicky to me, but he had his heart set on it.
At his insistence, we stopped and got a room. My heart sunk when he handed me the key. When is the last time you saw one of these?
To my delight the hotel that looked rather “iffy” from the front turned out to be wonderful. We sat on our personal balcony watching the river below us and eating a picnic dinner that we picked up at the local grocery store.
All in all we’ve had a wonderful day…..
If you click on any of the photos you can see them in “big”
I shall stay tuned, more pics please
That sounds like the perfect day. So jealous… ;p
Wow, an actual metal key? No plastic card??? What? I didn’t know they still existed…how quaint!
Sounds like you are having a great trip! The pictures are great!
Thank you for sharing! I’m looking forward to the next installment! =-)
What a lovely view from your balcony!!!
What a wonderful time for both of you. I love little get-aways with Brent. Mind you, we don’t have two teens to get away from so you trip is probably extra special!
Of course, you’ll have a great time and miss the girls dearly.
Focus on the fun for now, eh?
Oh yeah and MORE PICTURES!
Great view. I’ll bet there are lots of keys like that around my area.
I’m glad that the key and not a plastic swipe card didn’t mean scary Bates Motel situation.
Those keys remind me of our honeymoon.
You left our record-breaking temperatures to go where it is snowy!
Love the photos – especially of the fern and gunnaria? is it?
The river is beautiful! Looks like a nice trip, and alone time is so nice.
You are so lucky to be vacationing in WA. My sister used to live there and I loved visiting. Love the pictures.
Looks like a delightful time and restful too. have fun some moree.
Looks like a delightful time and restful too. Have f some more fun you two.
I had to rewrite this since I botched the other comment.
Cazzie~yes ma’m! Although we really didn’t take too many on day 2
Pretty~it was almost a perfect day! I’m hoping for more…
MoJoKat~It was really quaint. And she kept them on hooks behind the counter…how Old West is that?
Songbird~I love that view. I’d still be there…but youknowwho dragged me off!
Michelle~It has been a while since you had a getaway hasn’t it? Well, I guess with all your moving and such. Maybe we should get ourselves a plane….
Peggy~you crack me up! I’m glad I didn’t read that before we stayed there
Hi Tara~it wasn’t snowy for too long, just at the very top. I have no idea what that plant is, I just thought it looked pretty cool. Like I was a little fairly and it was an over grown unbrella or something like that.
Gawilli~it *is* really nice, we are enjoying ourselves tremendously.
Cheryl~we like exploring other parts of our amazing state.
Sue~It is delightful!
There is nothing more fun than just hoping in the car and going somewhere. And then just driving around and taking in the scenery and all that fun stuff.
I would want to steal that room key. Actually, just the key ring.
I love the pics…looks like your adventure is off to a great start.